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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott spent Thursday morning as a guest speaker.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Data posted online for South Carolina's 60 acute-care hospitals shows a wide disparity in their financial health, with bottom lines ranging from a four-year loss of $96 million to a combined profit of $223 million.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two scholars are scheduled to discuss the pursuit of peace during lectures at the University of South Carolina.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The mogul behind the Charlotte Motor Speedway is trying to resurrect his lawsuit against local officials, claiming they reneged on an offer of $80 million in incentives for upgrades and a new drag strip.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control is speaking in Charleston about early childhood education.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Clemson University professors are participating in a discussion on sustainable energy.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The University of South Carolina-Upstate is hosting discussions on what humans can learn from the way we treat animals.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The Greenville News reports that suspended Chapin High School English teacher Scott Compton seeks a closed hearing late this month to ask the Lexington-Richland School District 5 for his job back.

Friday, February 08, 2013  South Carolina State University is commemorating the anniversary of a shooting with a panel discussion on the impact the event had on college campuses.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has hosted legislators at the Governor's Mansion to discuss education funding reform.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.